In July 2016, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the 2016 IRWM Grant Program Guidelines, Volumes 1 & 2.

The IRWM Grant Program is designed to encourage integrated regional strategies for management of water resources by providing funding for projects and programs that support integrated water management. These Guidelines are intended to remain unchanged for the life of the funding source (Proposition 1). However, changes may be necessary due to legislation or changes in State’s water management policy. If changes are necessary, the 2016 IRWM Guidelines will be amended and subject to a public review process per California Water Code (Water Code) §79706 (b).